Recency Requirements for Advanced and Level 1 Complex Pilot Certificates

In plain language

Before you fly, make sure that within the last 24 months you have either been issued your certificate, passed one of the required exams, completed a flight review, or completed a recurrent training activity under Standard 921.

Requirement as structured

Holders of a pilot certificate for advanced operations or level 1 complex operations must have completed a qualifying recency activity within the 24 months preceding a flight.

Original regulatory text

No holder of a pilot certificate — remotely piloted aircraft — advanced operations or a pilot certificate — remotely piloted aircraft — level 1 complex operations shall operate a remotely piloted aircraft system under this Division unless the holder has, within the 24 months preceding the flight, (a) been issued a pilot certificate... or (b) successfully completed [qualifying activities]

Applies when

country

Canada

pilot certificate

advanced operations, level 1 complex operations

regulatory category

General